Mike,
This sort of application of the A-body chassis has pros and cons. I think I've become aware of all of them (but you never know!) after playing with this configuration for 25 years. I "inherited" the marriage of the A-body chassis and '32 PU back then and have since struggled with certain issues.
One that I am currently solving is the front fenders. I have concluded that it is impossible to mount '32 front fenders on an A-body frame, at least with anything less than a Master's level of metalworking skill. After running it all this time without front fenders, I am finally mounting motorcycle fenders. They are fiberglass (less unsprung weight) and from a kit car "The Diva". The bracketry is finished and they are currently at paint. I am eagerly awaiting their completion after all this time. I wonder if you will run into this same issue with your build?
On the other hand, parts determination and acquisition is easy, as everything from the frame down is either A-body or after-market for the A-body. With the vast offerings for this chassis, this aspect of the work is all positive.
Fred
On May 16, 2005, at 1:07 PM, Mike Holleman wrote:
Fred, Don't have anything to add to your post, but it is very interesting to
me that you used an A-body chassis for a street rod(32 Ford).
I am planning a build using a 65 Malibu chassis under a 57 Chev. pickup. I
know that wheelbase and tred is real close on the Malibu and the 57 pickup.
Any comments on fitment issues I will have to deal with would be
appreciated. I've been meaning to start a thread for input for awhile now.
Mike Holleman
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power steering
Dan,
No problems. Only "complication" was deciding where I wanted to place the reservoir (firewall), run the -8an lines (through the frame) and which to use. I wound up using Russell pro race tubing for the low pressure lines and had one custom made locally for the pump to box line.
BTW, I don't think it makes any difference but FYI my car is a '68 Chevelle frame/chassis '32 Ford street rod.
So far it works fine and doesn't make any noise.
Good Luck!
Fred
On May 15, 2005, at 10:20 PM, Dan Mascheck wrote:
Thanks Fred,
No problem with the conversion?
Dan Mascheck
-----Original Message----- From: Fred Dowaliby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:05 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Power steering
Dan,
Try Summit, pn SUM-340105. This is a GM Type 2 polished aluminum pump
that uses a remote reservoir and hence takes very little room at the
pump. I just installed one on my '68/454 and it works and looks great.
I used a Zoops polished aluminum bracket and reservoir and the pump
mounts low on the driver side. If you are running a stock pump this
should work just fine.
Fred Dowaliby
On May 14, 2005, at 10:34 PM, Dan Mascheck wrote:
I'm still trying to find someone or a company that sells an aluminum billet or chrome Saginaw power steering pump for my 1972 Chevelle. The car has a 454 engine with an 8-71 BDS Blower with a three groove pulley on the crank. I have the AC mounted passenger side low. The alternator passenger side above. The old Saginaw pump is still in it's stock driver side position.
March has a nice billet pump, but said the mounting brackets would not
work.
Flaming River said they had nothing that would fit!
Does anyone have any ideas! Is anyone running an 8-71 blower on a 454?
Dan Mascheck
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